Evidence Shows Man Could Have Put Heroin in Wife’s Cereal
Judge finds enough evidence for man to stand trial for potentially putting heroin in his wife’s cereal.
Opioid Drugs
Fentanyl is Changing the Face of the Opioid Epidemic
African American addiction overdose rates are on the rise.
Calculating the Real Cost of the Opioid Crisis
Agency estimates the real cost of the opioid epidemic, beyond just financial loss.
Former Insys Physician Speaker Says He ‘Made a Terrible Mistake’
Doctor will spend time behind bars for involvement in Insys’ Speakers Bureau scam.
Can Healthcare Providers Be Held Liable for Prescription Drug Abuse?
Healthcare providers can be held liable for prescription abuse if their practices are proved to be unprofessional and if quantifiable harm results from the abuse.
Some Believe Teva’s Settlement Offer is Just Smoke and Mirrors
Teva’s drug giveaway might mean the company isn’t giving away much at all.
Patients Who Receive Chiropractic Care Less Likely to Abuse Opioids
Researchers find those who seek chiropractic care for pain are less likely to use opioids.
Is Genetic Testing the Answer to Addiction Prevention?
Reearchers are attempting to find a genetic link to opioid addiction.
Combat Soldiers are at High Risk of Opioid Addiction, Overdose
Soldier who go into battle while deployed are at a higher risk of developing opioid use disorder than those who do not.
Federal Agents Raid Mail Centers Searching for Drugs
China is a major source of drug trafficking into the U.S., according to federal officials.